Import/export HS code 28053031: Gadolinium, terbium, and dysprosium
Used in medical imaging, lighting, and magnets
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,245,559 |
| Netherlands | 147,214 |
| United States | 112,050 |
| Germany | 84,831 |
| Austria | 48,207 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 171,894 | 1,073,665 | +901,771 |
| Netherlands | 44,661 | 102,553 | +57,892 |
| United States | 81,603 | 30,447 | -51,156 |
| Germany | 0 | 84,831 | +84,831 |
| Austria | 0 | 48,207 | +48,207 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,911 | +1,911 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,607,058 |
| United States | 30,803 |
| Switzerland | 1,911 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 294,157 | 1,312,901 | +1,018,744 |
| United States | 4,001 | 26,802 | +22,801 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,911 | +1,911 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,191,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,535 |
| Other | 75,077 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 87,814 | 1,104,112 | +1,016,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,850 | 187,384 | +150,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,417 | 50,118 | -48,299 |
| Other | 75,077 | 0 | -75,077 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,149,706 |
| Felixstowe | 145,757 |
| Dover | 133,038 |
| 000 | 75,077 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,988 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 76,041 | 1,073,665 | +997,624 |
| Felixstowe | 127,456 | 18,301 | -109,155 |
| Dover | 0 | 133,038 | +133,038 |
| 000 | 75,077 | 0 | -75,077 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 64,988 | +64,988 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,773 | 29,474 | +17,701 |
| Harwich | 0 | 19,264 | +19,264 |
| Killingholme | 7,811 | 0 | -7,811 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 1,911 | +1,911 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 973 | +973 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LESS COMMON METALS LIMITED | 1 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 73,466 |
| France | 51,551 |
| Japan | 7,715 |
| Switzerland | 6,111 |
| Czechia | 5,574 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,923 | 65,543 | +57,620 |
| France | 48,439 | 3,112 | -45,327 |
| Japan | 7,715 | 0 | -7,715 |
| Switzerland | 4,857 | 1,254 | -3,603 |
| Czechia | 5,574 | 0 | -5,574 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,026 | +5,026 |
| Germany | 4,885 | 0 | -4,885 |
| Estonia | 0 | 2,237 | +2,237 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,934 | +1,934 |
| South Korea | 1,345 | 0 | -1,345 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 93,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,222 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 72,779 | 20,839 | -51,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 57,288 | +57,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,985 | 2,237 | -6,748 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 63,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,272 |
| ZLC | 13,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,222 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 44,495 | 18,905 | -25,590 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 57,288 | +57,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,272 | 0 | -16,272 |
| ZLC | 12,012 | 1,934 | -10,078 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,985 | 2,237 | -6,748 |
Quick facts
HS code: 28053031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Used in medical imaging, lighting, and magnets